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Preparation

Pulse chickpeas in a food processor, scraping down sides as needed, until they resemble finely chopped nuts (the texture should be uneven, with some slightly larger pieces visible), about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl.

Pulse onion, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, and parsley in food processor, scraping down sides as needed, until coarsely chopped, about 1 minute. Mix into chickpeas, then mix in chickpea flour, salt, baking powder, cardamom, and cumin. Form into ping-pong–size balls.

Pour oil into a large heavy pot to a depth of 3". Fit pot with thermometer and heat oil over medium-high until thermometer registers 330°F. Working in batches, cook falafel, turning occasionally, until deep brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; let sit 5 minutes. Serve falafel with salad, tahini sauce, and pita.

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Recent Reviews

Just made this and it was a very tasty falafel with a good texture due to using the dried chickpeas instead of canned. However, it was a little too salty, so next time I would cut back by a tsp. instead of 2 1/2. I also added a squeeze of lemon (about 1/3 ) as I found that it was a little dry. They came out perfect. I made a homemade tzaziki and a cabbage slaw to go with it. Heaven in a pita!

blackeyedsue from Georgian Bay, Ontario /

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I've done this recipy twice,... the first time it was too salty and cardamomy to my taste (even if I'm big on spices)...The second time around i just ground 1 pod of cardamom and put only half the recommended salt... MUCH better! Got much closer to what was expected. I'd also recommend if, as was my case, you don't have any cilantro on hand but do have coriander seeds, you can crush 1/2 teaspoon of those for taste and put some chili flakes if you have no jalapenos either. Also very good accompanied with tzaziki (homemade with a bit of ajvar,...or not it's still pretty tasty)...nonetheless, love this recipe...hope this helps ^^

DominiqueMariih from Montreal /

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Used tinned beans, added a big handful of pine nuts - and baked in the oven rather than fried (try to avoid deep fry if I can...). Was wonderful. Have cooked several times since....

janeroot from Chevy Chase /

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How can this be gluten free, if you are serving it with standard flour pita?!?
Unless you make or buy gluten free pitas, but this isn't indicated in the recipe.

neal37 /

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My falafel was a bit too crumbly so pieces broke off upon frying and came out like granola. Nonetheless, they were still delicious, especially with the tahini and cabbage salad.